Gus Poyet's blue and white army - Great effort by the North Stand at least 10 minutes....

[Guinness Boy]

Is it just me that thought it was largely poor, atmosphere wise, today?

Missed today. A child care cock up meant my missus had to take my son to a party that his sister was not invited to and, since we were let down, I had to look after her. I therefore listened to a home game on the radio instead of in the ground for the first time this season (I have totally missed one and saw Newcastle on telly).

The point is that on the radio your ears are concentrating on the sound and the mics are configured to pick it up rather than suppress it. I was amazed at how loud we were and for how long. Going 1 up early certainly helps but from the point of view of an armchair listener the atmosphere today was outstanding.

 

[Caveman]

So the knob heads calling for poyet out or sitting on the so called fence last month weren't clapping along I take it?

 

[Dan Gleeballs]

The north was bouncing. Fair play to [MENTION=21898]The judge[/MENTION]

Hear hear.

 

[catfish]

At the Amex, I think it's fair to conclude that the quality of atmosphere is highly dependant on where you sit. The acoustics seem to be very much localised.

I definitely agree with you on this. I've noticed several times this season when people have commented on a good/bad atmosphere & I've wondered what they were on about.

It's definitely localised - if your part of the ground is making a bit of noise it's nigh on impossible to tell whether the other end of the ground is noisy or quiet.

 

[Perkino]

Good work from the North stand and others today, it was the first time this season that I've really notice them

 

[chucky1973]

it was good in north today, enjoyed it. well done boys and girls

 

[T soprano]

Funny how everyone on this thread at the start was all up for how good the atmos was today until Bozza comes on and says it wasn't that good and within 60 seconds the 2nd negative post on this thread pops up Albion Dan and then others follow Come on guys be strong and form your own opinions

 

[Deleted User X18H]

Where I sat today it was buzzing for 90 minutes.

 

[Horsham Gull]

"we're brighton and hove albion we're taking the piss"

 

[Guinness Boy]

So the knob heads calling for poyet out or sitting on the so called fence last month weren't clapping along I take it?

Why?

Football is such a fickle game. Look at the length of time Forest kept O'Driscoll, Blackburn kept Berg or Appleton stayed at Blackpool. After the Watford game we had won 3 in 17 and just submitted our worst Amex performance since Palace. I'd agree that anyone constantly on Poyet's back doesn't quite get it but at that precise point in time questioning him wasn't just a good idea, it was vital.

His response has been a 100% win rate in 2013 and everyone back onside but you have to be able to cajole and question every now and again. Gus is on a long term strategy and contract and therefore a periodic kick up the arse is not only forgivable but necessary. I would say the song was an appreciation of how he responded.

 

[Acker79]

Funny how everyone on this thread at the start was all up for how good the atmos was today until Bozza comes on and says it wasn't that good and within 60 seconds the 2nd negative post on this thread pops up Albion Dan and then others follow Come on guys be strong and form your own opinions

Funny how everyone saying it was good are assumed to be independent thinkers who coincidentally share an opinion, yet those who thought it was poor are simply sheep parroting whatever bozza says.

 

[T soprano]

Where I sat today it was buzzing for 90 minutes.

Buzzing for 95 mins were I was sitting

 

[danish seagull]

I am usually the first to criticise the atmosphere, but not today, far from perfect but one of the best this season (probably no coincidence that we were winning for 90 minutes though)

Would have been even better if the Derby fans actually made some noise! they were pretty appalling.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

...continuous.

Reminded me of the Goldstone in the late 80's.

you couldn't make it up

 

[wellquickwoody]

Great effort by the North Stand at least 10 minutes....

At the Amex, I think it's fair to conclude that the quality of atmosphere is highly dependant on where you sit. The acoustics seem to be very much localised.

This is so true. Sat in WSL, at the south end, the north stand sounds pretty shit to be honest. Last week against Newcastle I sat in the south near the geordies, the north stand sounded far better.

 

[danish seagull]

This is so true. Sat in WSL, at the south end, the north stand sounds pretty shit to be honest. Last week against Newcastle I sat in the south near the geordies, the north stand sounded far better.

I sat in my usual seat for both games and the game against Newcastle definitely had the better atmosphere but that was probably due to the noisy Geordies!

 

[countryman]

Barely any noise in the south. It seems to be getting quieter there every game. But the North sounded decent today and "Gus Poyet's blue and white army" sounded brilliant.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Good atmosphere helped by he early goal. I also think the cold weather encourages people to clap, just to keep warm.

 

[HawkTheSeagull]

Was alright, flat at times. Good to see basically everyone joining in with Gus Poyets Blue and White Army for once too.

Onwards and upwards, it's an improvement compared to Watford !!

 

[severnside gull]

great effort from North as HB&B says and West got into the mood a couple of times too.
Shock was pension alley (south end of East) joining in with the claping if not with the chanting (not surprising as you cant make out the words from that end)